English Explanatory Dictionary

abseil

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To descend a steep or vertical drop using a rope with a mechanical friction device or (classic abseil) by wrapping the rope around the body.
noun
  1. A descent in mountaineering using a rope looped at the top and a friction device.

Pronunciation

/ˈæb.seɪl/ /ˈæb.saɪl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-abseil.wav /-saɪl/ /ˈɑp.zaɪl/

Word forms

abseil abseils abseiling abseiled

Etymology

From German abseilen, from ab- (“down”) + Seil (“rope”).

Synonyms

rappel

Derived words

abseiler
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